Both employers and working are growing more interested in pursuing flexible working arrangements. A survey commissioned by Microsoft's Windows Vista mobility team found that more than three-quarters (77 per cent) of US employees would like the chance to work flexibly. Most people polled said they were interested in the potential savings they could make from such an arrangement, as well as the opportunity to set their own hours and the chance to spend more time with family. And separate research has found that flexible working could have benefits for employers as well, with psychology professor Patricia Roehling telling Accounting Web: "Studies have found that between 75 and 85 per cent of workers were more productive when working in a flexible environment." She suggested that those who plan to work from home should schedule uninterrupted time for working that does not intersect with family time. In addition, Ms Roehling said that setting up regular times to chat with managers and colleagues could help employees stay connected to the office.  |